The Federal Emergency Management Agency, in concert with the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and other local partners, continues to work to provide relief for survivors of the March 14-15 storms that decimated more than 20 counties across the state.
3,259 residents have been the beneficiaries of more than $8.2 million in relief funds.
Applications are still being accepted daily. MEMA officials are reminding those affected by the storms that they should apply for relief even if they are insured, as additional funds may be available.
Survivors can apply in person or access further resources at disaster recovery centers at the following locations:
Covington County:
- Bobby Mooney Building, 1613 South Fir Avenue, Collins, MS 39428
Grenada County:
- The Ministry Center, 4461 Commerce Street, Grenada, MS 38901
Itawamba County:
- Mantachie Community Center, 265 Tishtontee Dr., Mantachie, MS 38855
Issaquena County:
- Mayersville Multipurpose Building, 132 Court Street, Mayersville, MS 39113
Jefferson Davis County:
- Granby VFD, 957 East St. Stephens Road, Prentiss, MS 39474
Leflore County:
- Leflore County EMA Office, 701 US 82, Greenwood, MS 38930
Marion County:
- Morgantown VFD, 1464 Highway 587, Morgantown, MS 39483
Pike County:
- Silver Creek Baptist Church, 8017 Silver Drive, McComb, MS 39648
Walthall County:
- Walthall EOC, 908 Armory Drive, Tylertown, MS 39667
Center hours run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Residents in approved counties who sustained losses during the severe weather can apply for FEMA assistance by using the FEMA App, going online to DisasterAssistance.gov, or calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362.
Assistance is also still available for Mississippi nonprofits affected by the storms.
